AT&T vs Cricket Wireless: plans & prices (2026)
A side-by-side look at AT&T (Major carrier (AT&T network)) and Cricket Wireless (MVNO on the AT&T network), with current starting prices and where each one fits. Prices are verified and shown without marketing spin.
Cricket Wireless
MVNO on the AT&T network
from $30/mo
Sensible 10GB, 4 plans total
All Cricket Wireless plans →| AT&T | Cricket Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | AT&T | AT&T |
| Type | Major carrier | Budget brand (MVNO) |
| Starting price | $40/mo | $30/mo |
| Cheapest plan | Unlimited 55+ | Sensible 10GB |
| Plans offered | 6 | 4 |
Bottom line
On starting price, Cricket Wireless is the cheaper entry point ($30/mo vs $40/mo). One is a budget brand (MVNO) that rents a major network, which usually means a lower price with the trade-off of slower speeds when the network is busy. The right pick depends on your data needs, how many lines you have, and coverage at your address, which is where a generic ranking stops being useful.
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